Cultivate - A Podcast by The Branch Community Church Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/cultivate Welcome to Cultivate, a podcast by The Branch Community Church. We’re committed to delving into the practical questions our community is asking. In each episode, we explore topics relevant to church life and faith, offering wisdom, discernment, and biblical perspective into the simple questions that often arise. Join us as we seek to deepen our understanding and grow together in our journey of loving and serving Jesus. © 2026 The Branch Community Church a0f7e4b8-2e3d-53cf-a7df-7286fc047570 yes en Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:18 -0400 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:03:36 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/248pSJOadchOCaxvj-BPCliRVDUQq5sgPOA87co2vhk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80ZmVk/NjIyY2UwMTM3MDdm/M2ViYWVkZGMwZDhj/NTEwMy5wbmc.jpg Cultivate - A Podcast by The Branch Community Church episodic The Branch Community Church Welcome to Cultivate, a podcast by The Branch Community Church. We’re committed to delving into the practical questions our community is asking. In each episode, we explore topics relevant to church life and faith, offering wisdom, discernment, and biblical perspective into the simple questions that often arise. Join us as we seek to deepen our understanding and grow together in our journey of loving and serving Jesus. Welcome to Cultivate, a podcast by The Branch Community Church. The Branch Community Church Jhorne@thebranchcommunitychurch.org No No The Billy Graham Rule: Wise Boundary or Outdated Hurdle? 28 28 The Billy Graham Rule: Wise Boundary or Outdated Hurdle? full 740c85cc-1d5b-4d04-8cac-7c45e63cb4c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/83155cd0 Is the "Billy Graham Rule" an outdated, legalistic hurdle—or a timeless practice of wisdom?

In this episode of Cultivate, Brooke, Audrey, and Daniel dive into one of the most talked-about concepts in Christian leadership and relationships: setting personal boundaries with people of the opposite sex.

Together, they untangle the origins of the rule, the modern criticisms surrounding it, and what Scripture actually says about fleeing sexual temptation. From the story of Joseph to practical wisdom in 1 Corinthians and Proverbs, the team discusses why protecting your heart, marriage, and ministry requires intentional guardrails.

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In this episode of Cultivate, Brooke, Audrey, and Daniel dive into one of the most talked-about concepts in Christian leadership and relationships: setting personal boundaries with people of the opposite sex.

Together, they untangle the origins of the rule, the modern criticisms surrounding it, and what Scripture actually says about fleeing sexual temptation. From the story of Joseph to practical wisdom in 1 Corinthians and Proverbs, the team discusses why protecting your heart, marriage, and ministry requires intentional guardrails.

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In this episode of Cultivate, Brooke, Audrey, and Daniel dive into one of the most talked-about concepts in Christian leadership and relationships: setting personal boundaries with people of the opposite sex.

Together, they untangle the origins of the rule, the modern criticisms surrounding it, and what Scripture actually says about fleeing sexual temptation. From the story of Joseph to practical wisdom in 1 Corinthians and Proverbs, the team discusses why protecting your heart, marriage, and ministry requires intentional guardrails.

]]> No Your Child Says They Want to Follow Jesus. Now What? 27 27 Your Child Says They Want to Follow Jesus. Now What? full 4e80982e-ac9a-439f-ab54-d8d5aa7f27bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/e671e33a When a child expresses an interest in trusting Jesus, it's one of the most exciting moments a parent can experience—but it can also bring up a lot of questions! How do we guide them without making faith feel overly complicated or pushing them before they're ready?

Join Brooke, Arielle, and Daniel as they walk through practical, heart-centered ways to navigate these big spiritual conversations with your kids.

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Join Brooke, Arielle, and Daniel as they walk through practical, heart-centered ways to navigate these big spiritual conversations with your kids.

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Join Brooke, Arielle, and Daniel as they walk through practical, heart-centered ways to navigate these big spiritual conversations with your kids.

]]> No Who Gets A Voice In Your Dating Relationship? 26 26 Who Gets A Voice In Your Dating Relationship? full 323a3fee-cefc-4c7a-9f00-c635bddaaaee https://share.transistor.fm/s/06dee872 Dating is exciting, but let's be honest—it can also be incredibly complicated. Whether you are a teenager navigating your very first relationship, a college student, a young professional, or an older single starting over, one of the biggest questions you have to answer is: Who gets a voice in your dating relationship?

In this episode, Brooke, Audrey, and Daniel dive into the reality of modern dating and how to seek godly counsel without letting the noise of the world—or even well-meaning friends—derail what you are building.

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In this episode, Brooke, Audrey, and Daniel dive into the reality of modern dating and how to seek godly counsel without letting the noise of the world—or even well-meaning friends—derail what you are building.

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In this episode, Brooke, Audrey, and Daniel dive into the reality of modern dating and how to seek godly counsel without letting the noise of the world—or even well-meaning friends—derail what you are building.

]]> No To Santa or Not to Santa: Should Christians Do Santa? 25 25 To Santa or Not to Santa: Should Christians Do Santa? full adfe9795-2043-4ada-9298-88d3fb1fca3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4836203f Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1079 No The Ministry Of Presence 24 24 The Ministry Of Presence full ce90aa9b-22a3-4f49-bdee-dfcdcacdb8f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5acd224d Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1335 No The Bible Talks About Money More Than You Think 23 23 The Bible Talks About Money More Than You Think full 4b289116-2d1e-4348-835d-fee8f7c09901 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca865720 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 787 No Communication Is Hard For Me 22 22 Communication Is Hard For Me full c093679a-33d1-43e1-8c10-56060fd9f937 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dc4a3e2 Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1088 No We Can't Stop Fighting Over Money 21 21 We Can't Stop Fighting Over Money full 13111239-8ab5-4af0-915d-baf49d6d8fc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f96d3e9 Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1393 No Raising Teens to Seek God’s Will 20 20 Raising Teens to Seek God’s Will full c94e80ce-8574-4978-983f-2fba810231ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/f122c3c2 Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 665 No What Should I Do If My Teen Is Dating the Wrong Person? 19 19 What Should I Do If My Teen Is Dating the Wrong Person? full 0c4c8f22-f4c2-4cce-9ec2-d88abd21df95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c76ab488 Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1206 No Responding with Wisdom: Dealing with Defensive People 18 18 Responding with Wisdom: Dealing with Defensive People full cd2464ce-c7a6-4d24-b0d7-b37066e1c4a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37849a76 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1089 No Why We Preach Verse By Verse 17 17 Why We Preach Verse By Verse full b2426044-994d-461a-92af-4e1b9caa7995 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49031777 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 870 No How Should I Confront My Friend's Sin? 16 16 How Should I Confront My Friend's Sin? full e7698286-cef6-4af1-95fb-10ed3870be73 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2891db6 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1060 No What Happens to People Who’ve Never Heard About Jesus? 15 15 What Happens to People Who’ve Never Heard About Jesus? full 63b34fab-55d1-450c-826d-3f1eada903ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/afaa13d4 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 938 No God’s Design for Sex, Marriage, and Intimacy (Part 2) 14 14 God’s Design for Sex, Marriage, and Intimacy (Part 2) full 63703721-918f-494a-8a25-2b87ff63adc9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bad32dd Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1384 No God’s Design for Sex, Marriage, and Intimacy (Part 1) 13 13 God’s Design for Sex, Marriage, and Intimacy (Part 1) full 0ce7c2aa-8833-457e-8de9-f0119a1f42fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab905b52 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 972 No Baptism and Children: Wisdom for Parents 12 12 Baptism and Children: Wisdom for Parents full 52dbee53-012c-4fed-ad8d-ba83076ab668 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ddf91c9 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1082 No Strong-Willed Kids: Grace, Discipline, and Discipleship 11 11 Strong-Willed Kids: Grace, Discipline, and Discipleship full 9378c684-4b22-441f-b2fb-1ce69336fca0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa73f750 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1222 No Biblical Singleness (Pt. 2) – When Singleness Is Hard 10 10 Biblical Singleness (Pt. 2) – When Singleness Is Hard full 4ad1e03f-23a7-4cb1-8932-bacdbfbc92e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd7716d3 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1512 No Biblical Singleness – God’s Design & Purpose (Pt. 1) 9 9 Biblical Singleness – God’s Design & Purpose (Pt. 1) full 7e9471a5-2289-4646-9aac-d7cb9f6dd25c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f34413b6 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 The Branch Community Church The Branch Community Church 1181 No Should Christians Drink Alcohol? 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